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Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has conveyed a heartfelt message to Russia following the tragic attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow.

The hall fell victim to a devastating attack by gunmen on Friday, March 22, 2024, resulting in a heartbreaking toll of more than 100 lives lost and over 100 others injured, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee.

Children killed in Moscow attack

Among the victims, Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, sadly confirmed that children were among those who lost their lives in the attack.

Expressing profound sorrow over the incident, Mudavadi termed the attack as a barbaric assault on the fundamental principles of shared humanity.

Through his official social media channels, Mudavadi extended his deepest sympathies to the affected families and assured Russia of Kenya’s solidarity during this period of mourning.

“The senseless attack carried out at Crocus City near Moscow on 22nd March 2024 is barbaric and counter to all fundamental principles of our shared humanity. We convey our deep sympathies to all those affected by this heinous act. My brother and counterpart, H.E. Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, be assured that Kenya strongly and unequivocally condemns this atrocious act and stands with you in mourning the loss of innocent lives,” stated Mudavadi in his official statement.

He further emphasized that acts of terrorism and violent extremism are intolerable affronts to humanity’s collective moral conscience.

In solidarity with the resilient people and government of Russia, Mudavadi expressed Kenya’s unwavering support and wished for a swift recovery for all affected by this tragic attack.

“Acts of terrorism and violent extremism are unjustifiable and inexcusable; they are an assault on humanity’s collective moral consciousness. In these difficult circumstances, Kenya stands in solidarity with the resilient Peoples and Government of Russia and hopes for a quick recovery to all affected by this vile attack,” he added.

Response after Moscow attack

In response to the terrorist assault, the Russian Ministry of Culture announced the cancellation of all mass and entertainment events at federal cultural institutions in the coming days, as a mark of respect for the victims.

The ministry extended condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the attack.

The tragic incident unfolded shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the board of the Federal Security Service, condemning what he described as “outright blackmail” by Western entities in warning Moscow of potential terrorist threats.